Buying a CB1100 what am I changing first?

[NickLHG_imp]

What LR said. The K&N is a waste of time and money. And yeah its fuel injected

I like Angel GT tires. Most here like Michelin PR3s (if you can find them) for high mileage. The Pirelli GTs grip like nobodies business but don’t last long. I don’t care. I want grip!

And the first mod should be RLETS or a padawan learner you will be.

Alrighty thanks for the info. What are your thoughts on Pirelli sport demon tires?

Nick: Now you have done it. Your question illicited a response regarding RLETs. By inadvertently doing this, ... gosh, ... I'm not sure how this will turn out.

Maybe nothing will happen. PB did not counter popgun, so let's hope for [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b98YFK5Oubo]Peace In The Valley.

What exactly is RLETs?

After 5 years it would be a good start to change the 2 brake fluid and 1 clutch fluid systems, ( should be done every 3 or so years ) brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the air and that moisture then starts eating away your brake system from the inside, so if not already done so by the previous owner that would be a strategic move.

Also beware of k&n oil filters with a spot welded nut for "easy removal" of the filter, these have been known to break and conveniantly produce a lot of oil just where your rear wheel makes contact with the road, many video's on youtube on that subject and good;"i went on holiday and...." stories.

Each to their own but i wanted to change some things too but after a while just started to appreciate the bike just as it came out of the factory and changed nothing exept recently got a corbin seat for it which i use on the longer trips, recently drove for 9 hours and had zero issues as opposed to the (low) standard which gets uncomfortable after 2 hours for me.

Congratulations on the new bike.









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[GoldOxide_imp]

What LR said. The K&N is a waste of time and money. And yeah its fuel injected

I like Angel GT tires. Most here like Michelin PR3s (if you can find them) for high mileage. The Pirelli GTs grip like nobodies business but don’t last long. I don’t care. I want grip!

And the first mod should be RLETS or a padawan learner you will be.

Alrighty thanks for the info. What are your thoughts on Pirelli sport demon tires?

Nick: Now you have done it. Your question illicited a response regarding RLETs. By inadvertently doing this, ... gosh, ... I'm not sure how this will turn out.

Maybe nothing will happen. PB did not counter popgun, so let's hope for [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b98YFK5Oubo]Peace In The Valley.

What exactly is RLETs?

After 5 years it would be a good start to change the 2 brake fluid and 1 clutch fluid systems, ( should be done every 3 or so years ) brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the air and that moisture then starts eating away your brake system from the inside, so if not already done so by the previous owner that would be a strategic move.

Also beware of k&n oil filters with a spot welded nut for "easy removal" of the filter, these have been known to break and conveniantly produce a lot of oil just where your rear wheel makes contact with the road, many video's on youtube on that subject and good;"i went on holiday and...." stories.

Each to their own but i wanted to change some things too but after a while just started to appreciate the bike just as it came out of the factory and changed nothing exept recently got a corbin seat for it which i use on the longer trips, recently drove for 9 hours and had zero issues as opposed to the (low) standard which gets uncomfortable after 2 hours for me.

Congratulations on the new bike.









'

 

[pdedse]

What LR said. The K&N is a waste of time and money. And yeah its fuel injected

I like Angel GT tires. Most here like Michelin PR3s (if you can find them) for high mileage. The Pirelli GTs grip like nobodies business but don’t last long. I don’t care. I want grip!

And the first mod should be RLETS or a padawan learner you will be.

Alrighty thanks for the info. What are your thoughts on Pirelli sport demon tires?

Nick: Now you have done it. Your question illicited a response regarding RLETs. By inadvertently doing this, ... gosh, ... I'm not sure how this will turn out.

Maybe nothing will happen. PB did not counter popgun, so let's hope for [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b98YFK5Oubo]Peace In The Valley.

What exactly is RLETs?

After 5 years it would be a good start to change the 2 brake fluid and 1 clutch fluid systems, ( should be done every 3 or so years ) brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the air and that moisture then starts eating away your brake system from the inside, so if not already done so by the previous owner that would be a strategic move.

Also beware of k&n oil filters with a spot welded nut for "easy removal" of the filter, these have been known to break and conveniantly produce a lot of oil just where your rear wheel makes contact with the road, many video's on youtube on that subject and good;"i went on holiday and...." stories.

Each to their own but i wanted to change some things too but after a while just started to appreciate the bike just as it came out of the factory and changed nothing exept recently got a corbin seat for it which i use on the longer trips, recently drove for 9 hours and had zero issues as opposed to the (low) standard which gets uncomfortable after 2 hours for me.

Congratulations on the new bike.









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Yeah, but how to install them?:rofl:

 

[peterbaron]

ohh boy.. here we go with the RLETs.. haha.. a big welcome Nick from California..

What LR said. The K&N is a waste of time and money. And yeah its fuel injected

I like Angel GT tires. Most here like Michelin PR3s (if you can find them) for high mileage. The Pirelli GTs grip like nobodies business but don’t last long. I don’t care. I want grip!

And the first mod should be RLETS or a padawan learner you will be.

Alrighty thanks for the info. What are your thoughts on Pirelli sport demon tires?

Nick: Now you have done it. Your question illicited a response regarding RLETs. By inadvertently doing this, ... gosh, ... I'm not sure how this will turn out.

Maybe nothing will happen. PB did not counter popgun, so let's hope for [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b98YFK5Oubo]Peace In The Valley.

What exactly is RLETs?

After 5 years it would be a good start to change the 2 brake fluid and 1 clutch fluid systems, ( should be done every 3 or so years ) brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the air and that moisture then starts eating away your brake system from the inside, so if not already done so by the previous owner that would be a strategic move.

Also beware of k&n oil filters with a spot welded nut for "easy removal" of the filter, these have been known to break and conveniantly produce a lot of oil just where your rear wheel makes contact with the road, many video's on youtube on that subject and good;"i went on holiday and...." stories.

Each to their own but i wanted to change some things too but after a while just started to appreciate the bike just as it came out of the factory and changed nothing exept recently got a corbin seat for it which i use on the longer trips, recently drove for 9 hours and had zero issues as opposed to the (low) standard which gets uncomfortable after 2 hours for me.

Congratulations on the new bike.









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ohh boy o boy o boy,,,,:rofl:

 

[Lord Popgun]

Learn a Padawan must. Long the journey can be. Easy answers does not make a CB master.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Just like what popgun said.




Actually, there are a few long threads in the Forum regarding these thingies.

 

[Cormanus]

NickLHG, essential reading:

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5505

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2491

Time you will need.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Do not overthink buying a new bike , some research yes most you will find out after you own the bike.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Do not overthink buying a new bike , some research yes most you will find out after you own the bike.

T'is the truth.

 

[pdedse]

Whose hand is it that's holding the RLETs? It sure looks like mine except the lines on the palm don't match. Is that my hand!?!!? Or is it someone else's?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Whose hand is it that's holding the RLETs? It sure looks like mine except the lines on the palm don't match. Is that my hand!?!!? Or is it someone else's?

Might be [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/member.php?action=profile&uid=3454]PB's, but he hasn't fessed up yet.

 

[peterbaron]

Lord Popgun already said:
balance well maintained is,
further action needed is not....
:angel:

 

[NickLHG_imp]

I guess I’m one to enjoy as much information as possible.
So can someone explain to me why the states don’t get all those special colored cb1100s? If only the 2014 dlx had spoked wheels that’d be amazing..

 

[Cormanus]

Whose hand is it that's holding the RLETs? It sure looks like mine except the lines on the palm don't match. Is that my hand!?!!? Or is it someone else's?

It looks like mine too, but I don’t think it is.

 

[the Ferret]

Whose hand is it that's holding the RLETs? It sure looks like mine except the lines on the palm don't match. Is that my hand!?!!? Or is it someone else's?

Hair is way too long and black around the wrist for it to be mine lol

 

[Chuckk_imp]

kinda looks like my hand too !! but I don't think so.. maybe the wood in the background would be a clue..

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

kinda looks like my hand too !! but I don't think so.. maybe the wood in the background would be a clue..

The wood looks like a workbench typical of the southwest?